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FRENCH EMBASSYIN THE UNITED STATES
HIGHER EDUCATION,ARTS, FRENCH LANGUAGE
Why learn French in a dual language
program?
French Dual Language Program | New York 2015-2016
French Dual Language programs currently
serve 1,500 students with 65 teachers at 7 elementary schools
and 3 middle schoolsin New York City
...and coming soon 1 high school
1. NYFACS
Grades: K-5
2. MS 256
Grades: 6-8
3. PS 84
Grades: K-5
4. PS 110
Grades: K-5
5. PS 3
Grades: K-2
6. PS 20
Grades: K-3
7. PS 133
Grades: Pre K-5
8. PS 58
Grades: K-5
9. SIS
Grades: 6-8
Coming soon:
9-12
10. MS 51
Grades: 6 -8
NYFACS
1
PS 84
3
PS 20
6
PS 3
5
PS 110
4
PS 58
8
SIS
9
MS 51
10
PS 133
7
MS 256
2
French Dual Language ProgramNew York City Public Schools
Why the FrenchLanguage?
• Over 220 million people in approximately 50 countries around the world speak French.
• French is the language of the future (Forbes Magazine). It will be spoken by 750 million people by 2050.
• French means opportunities. The ability to speak French is an advantage for finding a job in a broad range of sectors including international affairs, luxury goods, aeronautics, fashion, the culinary arts, culture, and more.
• A bilingual brain is a smarter brain (Psychology Today). It increases mental flexibility. Bilinguals will have two or more words for a single object or idea.
• Dual language education helps children build self-esteem, creativity, problem-solving skills, and math ability.
• Multilingualism builds bridges and while bilingual children maintain a strong sense of identity, they also develop empathy towards other people and cultures.
Why Dual LanguageEducation?
Create your own program!Download the Dual Language Road Map at:frenchculture.org/roadmap
More information?www.frenchculture.orgwww.face-foundation.orgwww.efny.netwww.newyorkinfrench.net
Support us! Help us bring bilingual education to more children in more public schools. Donate now: face-foundation.org
Contact: Bénédicte de MontlaurCultural Counselor
Fabrice Jaumont, PhDEducation Attaché, New York
Cultural Services of the French Embassy972 Fifth Avenue, New York, [email protected]